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Selanchi
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Wikipedia article
'Selanchi' is a 2009 Ethiopian romantic drama film. Directed by Belay Getaneh, it stars with Sayat Demissie and Leoul Solomon. The story revolves around 20 years old Wondwossen who struggles with mental disorder and finds his love interest Fikir. Both are hindered to process their relation due to refusal of Wondwossen's father, a lieutenant general who supervises him. The film has won three awards on the 4th Ethiopian International Film Festival and it is the winner of the Best International Romantic Comedy Feature at the New York International Film Festival.
Plot
Wondwossen, a 20 years old high school student, struggles with mental disorder, arises from rigorous treatment by his father that prevents him join social settings. His father is lieutenant general who works in USA Blackjack Online. During school years, he finds a girl from neighborhood named Fikir. They seldom spend romantic periods while avoiding his father notice. In the latter part, his father knows their engagement, but overwhelmed when Fikir told her tragedic background and her honest to Wondwossen. They eventually united as a family.
Awards
The film has won three awards at 4th Ethiopian International Film Festival and named Best International Romantic Comedy Feature at the New York International Film Festival.
References
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